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Cucumber Ribbon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A refreshing and light salad featuring thinly sliced cucumber ribbons tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect for summer meals or as a side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 medium cucumbers preferably English cucumbers for less seeds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Lemon Vinaigrette Ingredients
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional for sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. Using a vegetable peeler, slice the cucumbers into long ribbons. Place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the cucumber ribbons.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or avocado to the salad.

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